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Sea turtles trapped in Cape Cod Bay – How science is saving them

Cape Cod Corral A 32-degree breeze chilled the coastline of Eastham as staff of the Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (WBWS) waded into the ocean. I watched alongside other volunteers through the small gap between my scarf and winter hat as they reached toward a motionless sea turtle floating in the choppy surf—like a leaf being tossed in the wind. The turtle was one among hundreds belonging to an unlucky cohort that washes ashore...

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Coastal Country

Country culture is experiencing an ever-growing glory in recent years. The hit television series glamorizing the western experience, like Yellowstone and its spin-offs are recurring instigators, drawing people into the culture and lifestyle. Recently, Cape Cod is hopping on board.  Ross Roncelli is the General Manager at South Shore Music Circus and the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The uniquely circular venue, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, creates an intimate atmosphere for up to 2,250...

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Inside “The Academy”

The Queen of Beach Reads, Elin Hilderbrand, pens a new novel with her daughter.

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Turn The Page

The Cape Cod Book Festival promises a weekend of literary celebration.

Seaside Splendor

A young girl’s promise to herself comes true and the beach wedding of her dreams is realized.

Gunk’holing: A Window on The Cove

Brian always carefully observed subtle changes in the season, as this celebration of autumn reveals, from November 1995. ~ Kevin Shortsleeve

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From Tide to Twilight: The Glow of Great Design

Digs Design Company teams up with Whitla Brothers Builders for an enchanting project overlooking a tranquil Cape Cod vista.

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A Touch of Honey

Interior designer Honey Collins puts the finishing touches on an Osterville guest house.

A Life in Layers

Margie Haggard applies decades of design know-how to her own home.

Horticulture and History

A quaint antique Cape in Chatham now has an old world-inspired landscape thanks to Bedworks Design, Inc.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: Molly Avellar

There’s no question that Cape Cod has a vibrant community of artists, but few can say that their journey as…

Artist Profile: Liz Carney

For local gallery owner and artist, Liz Carney, retreating to the scenic shores of Provincetown during the hazy summer months…

Artist Profile: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profile: John Ricciardi

There is a picturesque quality to John Ricciardi’s paintings that invites the viewer to step into them, to spend time…

Artist Profile: Carol Maguire

For some artists, challenge is found most in the daunting stare of a blank canvas or in the struggle to…

Artist Profile: Gwen Marcus

For more than a century, the Cape has had a history of being a significant crossroad for artists of distinction.…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.